Neon Lights

Kraftwerk

About Neon Lights

"Neon Lights" (original German title: "Neonlicht") is a song by Kraftwerk, released in 1978 on their The Man-Machine album (released in German as Die Mensch-Maschine). The song was initially a B-side to their single, "The Model" ("Das Model"), but later the sides were swapped. The 12" single was pressed on luminous vinyl.


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2005
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Neon lights
Shimmering neon lights
And at the fall of night
This city's made of lights

Neon lights
Shimmering neon lights
And at the fall of night
This city's made of lights

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Neon lights
Shimmering neon lights
And at the fall of night
This city's made of lights

Neon lights
Shimmering neon lights
And at the fall of night
This city's made of lights

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Kraftwerk

Kraftwerk (German pronunciation: [ˈkʀaftvɛɐk], meaning power station) from Düsseldorf, Germany, is an influential electronic music project that was formed by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider in 1970, and was fronted by them until Schneider's departure in 2008. The signature Kraftwerk sound combines driving, repetitive rhythms with catchy melodies, mainly following a Western Classical style of harmony, with a minimalistic and strictly electronic instrumentation. The group's simplified lyrics are at times sung through a vocoder or generated by computer-speech software. Kraftwerk were one of the first groups to popularize electronic music and are considered pioneers in the field. In the 1970s and early 1980s, Kraftwerk's distinctive sound was revolutionary, and… more »

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Written by: Ralf Huetter, Florian Schneider-Esleben, Karl Bartos

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15 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Neon Lights" is a song by the German electronic music band Kraftwerk. The song is a seminal work in the ambient and synth-pop genres.
Album Details
It is the fifth track on their album "The Man-Machine", which was released in 1978.
Song Length
The original version of the song is almost ten minutes long, making it one of Kraftwerk's longest songs.
Song Structure
"Neon Lights" has a distinct song structure, featuring Kraftwerk's characteristic minimalist melodies, repetitive structures, and electronic instrumentation.
Lyrics Classification
The lyrics of the song reflect the band's fascination with technology and urban life, describing neon lights reflecting in a city's nocturnal landscape.
Various Versions
There are several versions of "Neon Lights", including an edited single that is approximately four minutes long.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by numerous artists in a variety of genres, including new wave band OMD and rock band U2.
Cultural Impact
"Neon Lights" is considered an influential song in electronic music, inspiring numerous other artists within the genre.
Live Performances
The song was not performed live until 1991, over a decade after it was first released.
Synthesisers Used
The band used a variety of synthesisers and other electronic instruments to create the song, including a Minimoog and a custom-built device known as a vocoder.
Sound Design
"Neon Lights" is known for its innovative sound design, featuring echo and delay effects that give the song a spacious, futuristic sound.
Critical Reception
The song has been praised by critics for its melodic beauty and its evocative depiction of city life.
As a Single
As a single, it didn't chart very well initially, but has since become one of Kraftwerk's most popular songs due to its influence and persistence in pop culture.
Song Inspiration
The song was inspired by the neon advertising lights of free-cities like Tokyo, New York, and Germany's own Düsseldorf – all places Kraftwerk have alluded to in various ways across their discography.
Vocal Treatment
"Neon Lights" has a particular vocal treatment that's almost dreamy, with band co-founder Ralf Hütter's typically impassive delivery electronically harmonized to the point of abstraction.

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